Paralympics Ireland AGM welcomes new members
At the Paralympics Ireland AGM last night the organisation and it’s members welcomed three new members to the Paralympic family, as well as approval of the 2014 Annual Report and Financial Statements.
IPC confident of breaking Paralympic TV viewing records at Rio 2016
IPC President Sir Philip Craven speaks about his confidence for the Games to mark 500 days to go!
Dave Malone announced as Paralympic Performance Director
Dave, previously Performance Manager and Head of Paralympic Swimming at Paralympics Ireland since 2009, takes up the role after previous Performance Director Nancy Chillingworth left the organisation earlier this year. The Paralympic Performance Director leads the organisation’s sports department and is responsible for the strategic development and success of the High Performance Programme on the […]
2015 Rio & Uberlandia Recce
This weekend our Chef de Mission Denis Toomey, Performance Director Dave Malone & Acting Performance Assistant Hayley Burke will be travelling to our pre Games training base in Uberlandia, Brazil, and also Rio to compete a further recce.
British Para-Swimming International Meet Report
A team of eight Irish swimmers, led by team manager Hayley Burke and national coach Jim Laverty, flew out to Glasgow at the end of March to compete in their first major International meet this year. The event was one of the largest open competitions for Para Swimming and attracts many international teams.
Successful weekend for Irish at UCI Paracycling Track Worlds
A gold medal on the final day from Galway’s Eoghan Clifford was the highlight of a super weekend of racing at the UCI Paracycling Track World Championships from March 26th – 29th 2015.
20 Paralympic Athletics supported by ISC International Carding Scheme
The Irish Sports Council yesterday announced details of the 2015 International Carding Scheme. A total of €1.57million was announced in direct athlete funding.
Solid opening day for Irish Paracyclists at Track Worlds
Day one of the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands saw all four Irish bikes in action, competing in the 1km Time Trial.
All Irish Bikes in Action on Day One at Track Worlds
Racing kicks off with the 1km Time Trial events for the Irish Paracycling Team today (Thursday) at the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands.
Irish team of eight to compete at British Para-Swimming International Meet
A team of eight Irish swimmers flew out to Glasgow this morning to compete in their first major International meet this year. The event is one of the largest open competitions for Para Swimming and attracts many international teams.
Irish team announced for Paracycling Track World Championships
Irish team announced for UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Selection Criteria for 2015 IPC Worlds Athletics Championship Published
The IPC Atletics World Championships 2015 are set to take place in Qatar on 22nd – 31st October.
